Singer Christina Aguilera and her boyfriend have been arrested on suspicion of being drunk in a car stopped by police in Hollywood.
Sheriff’s Deputy Bill McSweeney said Aguilera was a passenger in the car that was stopped at about 2.45am today.
Her boyfriend, 25-year-old Matthew Rutler, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. His bail was set at $30,000 (€21,711).
Deputy McSweeney said Aguilera appeared to be extremely intoxicated and unable to look after herself.
She was booked on suspicion of a misdemeanour but McSweeney said she was essentially being held at the West Hollywood sheriff’s station for her own protection and is expected to be released without facing criminal charges.